Healthy Tofu Okonomiyaki (Japanese Daily Recipe)

💗 Healthy Tofu Okonomiyaki

Craving okonomiyaki but want something lighter? This Healthy Tofu Okonomiyaki is a nutritious twist on the classic Japanese savory pancake, blending tofu, shredded cabbage, and thin slices of pork belly for a delicious yet guilt-free meal.

💚INGREDIENTS 3 Serving

150g tofu

1 egg

200g cabbage

100g pork belly

3 Tbsp potato starch

1/2 Tbsp hondashi

some okonomiyaki sauce

some mayonnaise

💛DIRECTIONS

1.Cut the cabbage into julienne strips.Cut the pork belly into easy-to-eat pieces.

2.Add the cabbafe and the tofu and theegg and the potato starch and the hondashi in a mixing bowl.Mix well.

3.Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan.Spread the okonomiyaki batter in a frying-pan.Add the pork belly on the okonomiyaki batter.Cook on both sides until the pork belly cooked through.

4.Arrange the okonomiyaki in a serving plate. Pour the okonomiyaki sauce and the mayonnaise.

💜Good for Diet:

A key point of this Healthy Tofu Okonomiyaki is that it uses very little wheat flour. Instead, the batter combines tofu and just three tablespoons of potato starch, making it lower in carbohydrates and perfect for those looking for a lighter, diet-friendly option.

💜Cooking tips：

As an extra tip, although it’s not included in this version, adding a small amount of natto (fermented soybeans) to the batter can make a big difference. The sticky texture of natto helps bind the ingredients together, preventing the mixture from falling apart when you flip it. It’s a simple but effective trick for making perfectly shaped and easy-to-handle okonomiyaki.